The latest rumors say that Apple is ditching the 30-pin connector that’s been used since the release of the iPod in 2001 for a smaller, space-saving connector. Apple is reportedly releasing an adapter that will allow customers to use their old peripherals. Now, for the first time we get a look at what is allegedly the dock cord that will come with the next iPhone. » The iPhone 5 Mini Dock USB Cable?

9to5mac has been able to pull data from iPhone prototypes and after investigation they believe that the next generation iPhones will have Near Field Communication (NFC) controllers directly connected to the power management unit (PMU). With the recently announced PassBook application Apple will be set to compete with Google Wallet and the similar service Microsoft unveiled last week. » Next-Generation iPhones Will Get NFC Chips For Mobile Payments

Above you can see a report with details about Apple’s investment in equipment and machinery, showing a record high last quarter, which indicates the company is certainly up to something.

» Apple Breaks Records With Product Investments [Report]

More than a week ago, we told you that a japanese news crew asked a Foxconn HR/parking lot attendant about the release date of the upcoming iPhone 5. The Japanese news crew was told that the iPhone was coming in June? But now an other HR is saying something totally different… » New Trend: Ask Foxconn Employees About The iPhone 5 Release Date

Reuters relays a South Korean newspaper’s claims that the next iPhone will get a larger screen. Nothing really new about that, but it is surprising to hear the screen will be a 4.6-inch display. Rather persistent rumors have suggested the next iPhone would definitely get a larger display, but more in the 4″ range. A 4.6″ screen would be significantly larger. » New Rumor Suggests Next iPhone Will Get 4.6″ Screen

MIC Gadget has been able to get its hands on the rumored parts for the iPad 3 Front Glass, Rear Shell, and 3rd party cases, which can be seen in a nice overview video after the break. The video shows the iPad 3 exterior assembled, but no internal parts. » iPad 3 Parts Put Together

The latest rumors about the iPad 3 prices said the iPad 3 will most likely cost $70 or $80 more than the iPad 2. But today 9to5mac said that this does not appear to be the case. 9to5mac has gotten word that iPad pricing is going to be the same across the board as the current iPad 2 models (iPad 2 prices can be seen above) which should be no big surprise given Apples history. » iPad 3 Prices Same As iPad 2?